Paul Merson: Liverpool could face difficulties if they play the same formation against Arsenal as against Rangers

Writing for Sportskeeda (h/t Liverpool Echo), former Arsenal striker and pundit Paul Merson says that Liverpool will have a tough game against the Gunners. That is if they opt to play the same formation which gave the Reds a 2-0 win against Rangers midweek in the UEFA Champions League.

Jurgen Klopp opted to do away with his usual 4-3-3 formation following a three-goal draw against Brighton to a 4-2-3-1 against Glasgow Rangers. Diogo Jota replaced Fabinho in the midfield and played as a number 10 on the night. The double-pivot included Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara with Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz giving the wide and Darwin Nunez playing as the target man.

The new formation brought a more direct approach in front of the goal, and introduced a new dynamic in Liverpool’s attack, drifting away from the usual three-man pivot. However, Merson believes that the Reds will have a tough game if they deploy the same tactics against Arsenal.